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Big East 2016-2017 Season Preview: Providence Friars

Year Five of the Ed Cooley Era in Providence finds the Friars in a bit of a state of flux. With Kris Dunn and Ben Bentil gone, Cooley will bank on his unproven but promising arsenal of talent to try and keep the Friars relevant.

Last Season

Record: 24-11, 10-8 Big East (4th Place)

Big East Tournament: Def. Butler 74-60, Lost to Villanova 76-68

NCAA Tournament: Def. USC 70-69, Lost to North Carolina 85-66

Best Wins: 69-65 vs. Arizona (Wooden Legacy Tournament), at 81-73 at Butler, 71-68 vs. Butler, 82-76 (OT) at Villanova

Worst Losses: 65-64 vs.